Business

Alliance MOCVD
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Sara Cloud
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Applied Information Sciences
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Mr. Stephen Iacovelli
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Long Business Description

AIS (Applied Information Sciences) provides software and systems engineering services to government agencies and businesses across the United States. We specialize in cloud services, DevOps, custom application development and IT services. Our areas of expertise include: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Office 365, SharePoint, Dynamics CRM, Software Development, Enterprise Mobility, User Experience (UX), Business Intelligence / Advanced Analytics & IoT, Operations & Support, and Help Desk Services. Our customers include a broad range of organizations from startups to Fortune 100 companies, state and local governments, as well as defense and national security agencies. Our analysis-driven approach to solving business problems – combined with our commitment to deadlines and budgets – results in successful projects and long-term relationships with our clients. We’re a top-tier cloud partner for Microsoft, Amazon and Equinix with proven capabilities and a track record of success. AIS has an ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System, and an ISO 27001 certified Information Security Management System.

BNNano, Inc.
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Mr. Steve Wilcenski
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Long Business Description

OUR MISSION

Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Commercialization of Boron Nitride Nanotubes

WHAT WE DO

Produce high quality Boron Nitride Nanotubes in high volume

WHERE WE ARE

Located in the Research Triangle Area of North Carolina

Cii Technology
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Primary Contact
Kristin Stewart
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Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation
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Mr. Robert Van Geons
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Long Business Description

The Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) is a 501c6 public-private partnership designed to enhance job growth and prosperity across our community by attracting new industry and expanding existing industry. Our team works daily to help strengthen our economy and diversify our community’s tax base. We identify and prepare sites and buildings for expedited development and are endlessly promoting our community’s best assets for industry decision-makers, site-selectors, and developers. The FCEDC also supports existing companies by facilitating expansions, connecting them with resources, and creating network groups such as the Plant Managers Association and the Transportation and Logistics Committee.

Whether you would like more information about Fayetteville and Cumberland County, help with finding the perfect location for your business, or assistance locating a beautiful new home for your family, we are at your service. Our full-service economic development organization knows how to help you while making the most efficient use of your time. If you would like to have a firsthand look at everything Fayetteville and Cumberland County has to offer, we will be happy to help you arrange a visit.

Fayetteville Technical Community College
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Dr. Larry Keen
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Fayetteville Technical Community College is a public two-year institution of higher education the provides educational and training programs that lead to credentials of value to include certifications, diplomas, Associate Degrees to include the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of General Education. These degrees prepare credential recipients for effective workforce placement and performance. In addition, for further education at the Bachelor's Degree level and beyond. We are also the Home of the North Carolina Military Business Center with services throughout North Carolina that support military and other governmental based opportunities for businesses in North Carolina.

First Citizens Bank
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Mr. Tim Richardson
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For more than 100 years, customers have trusted First Citizens Bank with their money … and their futures.
And that's a trust we've taken seriously every day we've been in business. For every First Citizens customer, now or in the future, we make a simple promise: We will always live and work by the values that have distinguished First Citizens since the day we opened our doors.

Forever First is our commitment to the people, businesses and communities who rely on us to be the best we can be. As we say in our advertising, "Money isn't everything. But so much depends on what you do with your money."

Corporate Profile
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company is a North Carolina state-chartered commercial bank headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA/FCNCB), a Delaware financial holding company also headquartered in Raleigh. Get an overview of First Citizens, a company that has grown to more than $31 billion in assets.

Our Values
Through the years, we’ve grown our company on the kind of fundamental values that never go out of style: Working hard, working with integrity, listening to what our customers have to say and taking the long term view. We don’t chase short-term fads and gimmicks; instead, we believe in making sound decisions that create real security and growth for years — and generations — yet to come.

Diversity
We’re committed to reflecting the rich diversity of the communities where we live and do business. We strive to enable and encourage all our associates to achieve their full potential by contributing to business success and service excellence.

Privacy and Security
No matter how you choose to bank with First Citizens, the security of your financial information is among our highest priorities. Take steps to protect yourself online and off.

Grace Federal Solutions, LLC
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Ms. Iris Phillips
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Long Business Description

Grace Federal Solutions is a professional services company that provides healthcare consulting solutions and services to government agencies, healthcare organizations and Universities. A recognized leader of healthcare focused on delivering projects and services that include a wide range of strategies, with a high touch, low-cost methodology, that results in a high level of customer satisfaction. Our team of highly driven experts provide strategies and support solutions, in the following sectors, Healthcare/Clinical Research, Talent Management, Operations & Administrative support, Project Management, Quality & Compliance Services, IT & Data Management Support and Services.

Harnett County Economic Development
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Ms. Debbie Taylor
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Long Business Description

Harnett County combines rural beauty with proximity to urban areas to provide an optimal business climate for business and industry. Harnett County is located within an hour of North Carolina’s capital city of Raleigh, the globally recognized Research Triangle Park and the US Army’s largest installment, Fort Bragg. Affordable land served by excellent infrastructure, moderate tax rates, reasonably-priced property and an available workforce are some of the finer attributes the county brings to the table.

Harnett County offers access to regional and national markets via Interstate 95, Interstate 40, U.S. 421 and U.S. 401. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is less than forty-five minutes away, and Fayetteville Regional Airport is less than 30 minutes away. Harnett Regional Jetport (HRJ) is located in the center of the county and has an asphalt runway of 6,000 feet.

The county is also served by two rail providers, Norfolk Southern Railroad and CSX Transportation.

The county's private-sector manufacturing economy is anchored by a Rooms to Go distribution center, Food Lion distribution center, SAAB Barracuda, Grayflex, Boon Edam, Edwards Brothers Malloy and Godwin Manufacturing. The county’s manufacturing economy is strong and diversified, with many companies serving businesses located in adjoining urban areas and fulfilling defense contracts for near-by Fort Bragg.

Harnett County also provides a welcoming climate for entrepreneurs to grow and start their businesses, so finding companies creating the latest apps for iPhone or Android, or a thriving boutique bakery, is easy.

Harnett County is also home to Campbell University, which offers degrees in law, engineering, pharmacology, osteopathic medicine, physician’s assistant and nursing, as well as a variety of undergraduate degrees. Central Carolina Community College provides outstanding workforce training for industrial and medical fields, and continuing-education opportunities. Seven additional universities, including Duke University, North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are less than an hour away.

With six golf courses, numerous lakes and the 3,000-acre Raven Rock State Park on the Cape Fear River, Harnett County is a great place to live, work and play!

Isosceles Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Primary Contact
Brett Lanier
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Long Business Description

Isosceles Pharmaceuticals is a preclinical stage pharmaceutical company, currently developing intravenous formulations of synthetic Cannabidiol, one of the many active chemicals in cannabis, as a non-addictive alternative to opium-derived painkillers – like oxycodone, hydrocodone, and fentanyl – for the treatment of postoperative acute pain. The company is also in development of an intradermal microneedle formulation for a “microneedle patch” to be used in pain management.

Kaufman & Canoles, P.C.
Primary Contact
Frank Hirsch Jr.
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Long Business Description

Kaufman & Canoles is one of the most respected full-service business law firms in Virginia. With approximately 100 attorneys in nine offices, we are known for our responsiveness, legal excellence, and dedication to extraordinary client service. Our lawyers have been recognized by multiple industry organizations for their stellar legal and business results for clients in a wide range of industries. Going above and beyond also extends to our commitment and desire to serve our communities by offering our time and services.

For more information, contact Frank Hirsch Jr.

 

MMI Textiles, Inc.
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Amy Bircher Bruyn
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MSI Defense Solutions
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Primary Contact
Mr. David Holden
Long Business Description

MSI Defense Solutions was founded with one goal in mind – to transfer our 300 plus years of contemporary motorsports experience to military vehicles and systems in the form of components, technology, and processes. Our employees have enjoyed success at the highest levels of racing and vehicle design, testing, and development. Along the way, they have accumulated countless years of experience in off-road racing, motorcycle and motocross racing, NASCAR, Formula 1 and premium road car development. MSI produces some of the most technologically advanced, highest performance vehicle and integration systems for use on land, air, and water. It’s the collaborative expertise and shared technologies that allow MSI to design the right part, the first time, for your mission now and years ahead.

MSI rapidly deploys innovative techniques and the latest technologies to defense programs to meet accelerated manufacturing timelines with rapidly designed, engineered, and prototyped capabilities for all types of systems. Using MSI’s vast breadth of complete vehicle design experience, and an array of analytical and mechanical testing tools, users can rest assure delivered solutions have been validated. MSI vehicles have been airdropped, EMI chamber tested, performance and durability tested through the extreme rigors of the Nevada Automotive Testing Center (NATC) and other proving grounds for thousands and thousands of real mission miles.

NAICS Codes
336112, 336330, 336340, 336350, 336390, 541330
NanTrak Tactical, LLC
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Primary Contact
Evan Parker
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NC Biotechnology Center
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Ms. Mary Beth Thomas
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Long Business Description

The North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech) accelerates life science technology-based economic development through innovation, commercialization, education, and business growth. With long-standing funding programs that support innovative technology and company development, NC Biotech engages partners across the academic, business, and economic development arenas to identify and support life science solutions that will benefit human healthcare and grow the NC economy. Since 2014, NCBiotech has supported military, homeland security and biodefense technologies by working to bridge the gap between life sciences, and military and homeland security agencies and their priorities.

Nexsen Pruet
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Primary Contact
David Robinson
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Long Business Description

Nexsen Pruet is a multi-specialty business law firm headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, with more than 190 attorneys and offices in Charlotte, Greensboro, and Raleigh, NC as well as Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach, SC. The firm offers significant advantages to clients in terms of outstanding individual lawyers, a depth of talent, and extensive experience in many areas.

North Carolina’s Southeast Regional Economic Development Partnership
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Mr. Steve Yost
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Long Business Description

North Carolina’s Southeast is a regional public-private partnership that markets the southeast region, nationally and globally to encourage new economic growth. Business and government leadership work together in this partnership to promote the region and its assets through The Southeastern Partnership, a 501c6 organization. Click here to learn more.

NP Strategy
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Long Business Description

NP Strategy (NPS+) is a team of top-notch communicators who come from backgrounds in journalism, politics, and the public and private
sectors – along with award-winning in-house videographers and creatives. Along with the valuable talents of our team members, NPS+ leverages our relationships with the media and key players across industries to deliver fast, effective results for our clients. We don’t just communicate– we solve problems, forge connections, breathe new life into brands, and launch ideas into action

NPS+ came to life in 2013 to serve Nexsen Pruet, but since then we’ve evolved into a full-service agency earning industry recognition on our own merit. Our network of experts runs deep throughout the Carolinas and beyond, and gives us unparalleled access to decisionmakers like elected officials and corporate leaders.

We offer endless services to build powerful plans of action for our clients. Our work can be seen in action across the nation and across sectors. If you can dream it, NPS+ can implement a strategy to do it.

Primary Contact
Shane Flint
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Long Business Description

Persistent Systems offers a secure and scalable mobile networking capability based on its cutting-edge Wave Relay MANET Technology. Persistent’s products provide a total solution consisting of voice, video, and situational awareness to mobile users with no reliance on fixed infrastructure. For more than a decade, Persistent has been a pioneer in developing advanced MANET technology and commercializing it in the Defense and Industrial sectors.